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F342 OFJ

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

94,059 mi
Last recorded94,059 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF342 OFJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 94,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pinion seal (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 93,656 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 92,874 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion seal (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 91,985 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 21 Sep 2022 91,980 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 22 Sep 2021 90,956 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 90,198 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 89,949 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 89,738 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 89,390 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 89,110 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jun 2015 88,743 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 88,355 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 87,983 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2012 87,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2011 87,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2011 87,082 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2010 86,675 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 86,674 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 86,070 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 85,589 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 85,045 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2006 83,536 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?

Based on 127,020 MOT tests across 12,009 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
12,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,735
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,722
brake binding 4,089
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,050
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,046
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F342 OFJ is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1988 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 73,675 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F342 OFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjs typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F342 OFJ registered?

F342 OFJ is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 14 September 1988.

Is F342 OFJ safe to buy?

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